Orillia Scottish Festival

04/06/2026

April 6
National Tartan Day
We are celebrating the official Orillia Tartan today.

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Orillia Scottish Festival committee member Ian Gordon who was recognized as Orillia’s 2025 Citizen of the Year today. The amount of work Ian puts into the success of our festival and numerous other community events, is very much worthy of this honour. Congrats Ian and thank you for your time and commitment to our community!

Ian Gordon has been named Orillia’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, congratulations Ian! 🏆💛

Orillia is filled with remarkable people whose dedication continues to make a difference in our community.

Mayor McIsaac and Council also thanked finalists Stacie Swinton and Frank Corker for their contributions. 👏

Read the full media release at Orillia.ca/News

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our Irish friends celebrating today! Be well, be safe, be sociable!!!! 🍻

03/05/2026

and the rink crew at the Brewery Bay outdoor rink located by Leacock Museum. These gentleman create the rink for the community to enjoy, and put a lot of time and effort into keeping it clear and smooth! From flooding the rink to snow removal, these gents have given the community a real gift. We have had the enjoyment of hosting our Kilt Skate on the rink for the past two years, experiencing a great Canadian past time with a swing if the kilt! Time is running out for you to discover this hidden gem! Thank you gentleman!!!

03/01/2026

It’s a beautiful sunny day for a kilt skate! Join us today for our 2nd Annual Kilt Skate Orillia 10am-Noon at the Brewery Bay Rink. The event is FREE and you can drop in any time! Kilts and Tartan encouraged but not mandatory!

The Brewery Bay Rink is located at the end of Leacock Lane.

02/28/2026

Getting so excited for Sundays March 1 10am-Noon Kilt Skate! See you at the Brewery Bay Rink, the event is FREE and we encourage you to bring your tartan or kilt!

The Brewery Bay Rink is located at the end of Leacock Lane.

02/21/2026

***Announcement***

We postponing our Kilt Skate Sunday February 22 and moving it to Sunday March 1 10am-Noon due to the current ice conditions. Spread the word and see you all next week at the Brewery Bay Rink.

02/19/2026

Grab your kilt and tartan! Circle Sunday February 22 on your calendars for the 2nd Annual Kilt Skate Orillia 12.30pm-2:30pm at the Brewery Bay Rink. The event is FREE and you can drop in any time! Kilts and Tartan encouraged but not mandatory! We hope you stop by following the big gold medal hockey game.

The Brewery Bay Rink is located at the end of Leacock Lane.

01/08/2026

and the bartenders and pub staff that work all day serving up some cold beverages on a hot July day. The festival pub is SOCIABLE! all day long and we couldn’t do it without them!

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

From all of us at the Orillia Scottish Festival we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season.